The lungs may have greater capacity for regeneration in adults than thought, according to a case report of new growth after lung cancer resection.

A 33-year-old woman underwent a right-sided pneumonectomy in 1995 for treatment of a lung adenocarcinoma. As expected, there was an abrupt decrease in her vital capacity, but unexpectedly, it incre ...

Air pollution may stunt lung development in teenagers and the effects may extend into adulthood, researchers reported on Wednesday.

In general regular exercise does not substantially change measures of pulmonary function such as total lung capacity, the volume of air in the lungs after taking the largest breath possible (TLC ...

A man who lost 80% of his lung capacity after having coronavirus has said there is "no point moaning" about it and he still feels "lucky" to be alive. Esse Khanzadeh, from Cheadle in Greater ...

Yoga benefits the lungs by enhancing respiratory capacity, improving airflow, and promoting overall lung efficiency. Incorporating yoga into a routine can contribute to better lung health and ...

(CBS News) Want to test your lung capacity? There may be an app for that. SprioSmart uses a smartphone's microphone to take lung measurements of breath capacity. For people with pulmonary problems ...

Longstanding Belgian pro Jasper De Buyst has revealed that post-COVID 19 asthma could mean a loss of up to 35% lung capacity, but is adamant that "it does not mean the end of my career." The Lotto ...

About a decade later, lung capacity begins a gradual age-related decline. Exercise, general health and smoking each play a role in how much and how quickly this occurs.

Breathing exercises and certain techniques can help increase lung capacity and oxygen levels in the body, some of the key benefits that one gets through a workout or exercise, according to doctors ...